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Kishoreganj univ students announce complete shutdown
12:21 PM, 22 Aug 2025 FridayA group of students from Kishoreganj University staged a protest on Thursday midnight, demanding the construction of a permanent campus and the holding of central student union elections.
Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US govt
10:54 AM, 22 Aug 2025 FridayGoogle will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
10:37 AM, 22 Aug 2025 FridayThailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared on Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving a threat to his embattled political dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
CEC warns against AI misuse as EC launches YouTube channel
09:46 AM, 22 Aug 2025 FridayThe Election Commission (EC) has launched its official YouTube channel. Following the launch, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin delivered a video message to the nation, addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
462 candidates primarily cleared for DUCSU elections
08:54 AM, 22 Aug 2025 FridayA total of 462 candidates have been primarily declared eligible for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections.
Trump sets 2-week deadline to assess Russia-Ukraine peace talks
08:32 AM, 22 Aug 2025 FridayDonald Trump on Thursday set a two-week time frame for assessing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the US president ramps up his efforts to negotiate an end to the war.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Dhaka tour postponed
10:10 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has postponed her planned visit to Bangladesh, which was scheduled for 30 August, due to escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Jamaat tells EC why it lacks bank account
10:04 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has defended its failure to maintain a bank account for party finances over the past 15 years, citing a prolonged period of political repression and an “unfavourable environment” following the cancellation of its registration in 2013.
NY appeals court dismisses $515m civil fraud penalty against Trump
09:59 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayAn appeals court in New York has thrown out a civil fraud penalty that would have cost United States President Donald Trump and his business associates nearly half a billion dollars, calling the fine “excessive”...
Nahid to visit China after Malaysia trip, leading 8-member NCP team
09:48 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayFormer adviser to the interim government and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, is set to embark on a four-day official visit to China immediately following his trip to Malaysia.
Netherlands announce squad for Bangladesh series
09:32 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Netherlands have announced a 15-player squad for their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with two of their most seasoned all-rounders missing out...
Plots on to make people forget 71: Fakhrul
09:29 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has issued a stark warning of a “growing conspiracy” to make the people of Bangladesh forget the sacrifices of the 1971 Liberation War, urging national unity to protect the country’s foundational history and identity.
Tarique slams push for PR system, warns against ‘obstructing people’s verdict’
08:51 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the Proportional Representation system is not suitable for Bangladesh’s current socio-economic and geopolitical landscape, warning that any move to delay or complicate elections under new conditions could undermine the country’s fragile democratic transition.
Advisory Council okays visa exemption deal with Pakistan
08:49 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Advisory Council has approved a bilateral agreement with Pakistan allowing official and diplomatic passport holders of both countries to travel without visas...
Elections won’t be held unless demands, conditions met, warns Jamaat
08:21 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayIn a firm and uncompromising stance, Jamaat-e-Islami has declared that national elections will not take place unless its key demands, including electoral reforms, a level playing field, and the introduction of a Proportional Representation system, are fully met by the interim government.
EC to unveil Jatiya Sangsad Elections roadmap Sunday
07:48 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission is set to announce the official roadmap for the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections on Sunday, Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has confirmed.
Rumor Scanner, Jago News partner to strengthen fact-checking
07:42 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayIn a major step toward strengthening resilience against disinformation in Bangladesh, Rumor Scanner, a leading fact-checking organisation, partnered with Jagonews24.com has hosted a specialised online training session on August 19, 2025...
Police barracks horror: Female cop raped for months, blackmailed by colleague
07:35 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayIn a scandal that has rocked the nation’s law enforcement community, a female constable with the Dhaka district police has come forward alleging she was repeatedly raped over five months by a male colleague – inside the women’s barracks of their own police station.
Yunus hands over Purbachal plot deed to Sagar-Runi’s son, Megh
07:16 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has handed over the deed for three kathas of land in Purbachal to Mahir Sarwar Megh, son of the slain journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi.
5 Bangladeshi players set to shine in AFC Women’s Champions League
06:51 PM, 21 Aug 2025 ThursdayMeet Afeeda Khandaker, Tohura Khatun, Shamsunnahar Junior, Shaheda Akter Ripa, and Swapna Rani, the Fab Five of Bangladesh women’s football, who are making history by pulling on the jersey of Bhutan’s Royal Thimphu College in this year’s AFC Women’s Champions League!